Carl Jenkinson claims Arsenal’s victory at Borussia Dortmund is proof they can survive against Napoli and finish top of Champions League Group F.
The Gunners know that anything but defeat by a three-goal margin in Naples on Wednesday will ensure they reach the competition’s last 16 for the 14th consecutive season.
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton yesterday but extended their advantage at the top of the Premier League to five points.
And Jenkinson believes Arsenal’s recent form, combined with the self-belief garnered from beating Dortmund, last season’s Champions League finalists, gives them an excellent chance of completing the task.
Asked if last month’s Dortmund result had given them the confidence to win anywhere, the right-back said: “I think so. When we play to our peak, we can beat anyone so it is important that we go and do that on Wednesday.
“It is going to be a tough game — they are going to be battling because they want to qualify just as much as us. We will work hard and go out there with the confidence that we have from our recent results and, hopefully, come back with the result we want.”
